Digital image correlation based on a fast convolution strategy

In recent years, the efficiency of digital image correlation (DIC) methods has attracted increasing attention because of its increasing importance for many engineering applications. Based on the classical affine optical flow (AOF) algorithm and the well-established inverse compositional Gauss–Newton algorithm, which is essentially a natural extension of the AOF algorithm under a nonlinear iterative framework, this paper develops a set of fast convolution-based DIC algorithms for high-efficiency subpixel image registration. Using a well-developed fast convolution technique, the set of algorithms establishes a series of global data tables (GDTs) over the digital images, which allows the reduction of the computational complexity of DIC significantly. Using the pre-calculated GDTs, the subpixel registration calculations can be implemented efficiently in a look-up-table fashion. Both numerical simulation and experimental verification indicate that the set of algorithms significantly enhances the computational efficiency of DIC, especially in the case of a dense data sampling for the digital images. Because the GDTs need to be computed only once, the algorithms are also suitable for efficiently coping with image sequences that record the time-varying dynamics of specimen deformations.     

Sound transmission from stiffened double laminated composite plates

An analytical model is developed to investigate the sound transmission loss from orthogonally rib-stiffened double laminated composite plates structure under a plane sound wave excitation, in which first order shear deformation theory is presented for laminated composite plates. By using the space harmonic approach and virtual work principle, the sound transmission loss is described analytically. The validity and feasibility of the model are verified by comparing the present theoretical predictions with numerical results published previously. The influences of structure geometrical parameters on sound transmission loss are subsequently presented. Through numerical results, it can be concluded that the proposed analytical model is accurate and simple in solving the vibroacoustic behavior of an orthogonally rib-stiffened double laminated composite plates.     

Precise absolute positioning for a single-frequency user

A new strategy to realize precise absolute positioning for a single-frequency user is presented. In the presented strategy, the receiver clock and ambiguities are removed using the satelliteand epoch-differenced (SDED) algorithm. As a further development of the SDED algorithm, a regional augmentation network is used to generate the SDED atmospheric delays at the user. The weakened mathematic property due to the epoch-differenced operation is improved by adding the generated atmospheric delays and applying the robust estimation. To test the new approach, the 24-h data at 5 Continuous Operation Reference Station (CORS) stations in Shanghai is processed. The results show a more than 96% success rate, defined as the case where three directions achieve the desired positioning accuracy of 10 cm, when the observation is longer than 20 min. The 20-min static results show that the new method can reach an accuracy of 3.42, 4.76 and 9.26 cm in the North, East and Up directions, respectively. An experiment was carried out to assess the kinematic positioning. The results show that the kinematic positioning accuracy is 4.11, 5.31 and 4.05 cm in the north-south, east-west and height directions,respectively.     

Low dispersion finite volume scheme based on reconstruction with minimized dispersion and controllable dissipation

The reconstruction with minimized dispersion and controllable dissipation(MDCD) optimizes dispersion and dissipation separately and shows desirable properties of both dispersion and dissipation.A low dispersion finite volume scheme based on MDCD reconstruction is proposed which is capable of handling flow discontinuities and resolving a broad range of length scales.Although the proposed scheme is formally second order accurate,the optimized dispersion and dissipation make it very accurate and robust so that the rich flow features encountered in practical engineering applications can be handled properly.A number of test cases are computed to verify the performances of the proposed scheme.     

Numerical investigation on the heat transfer performance inside sublimator driven coldplate for aerospace applications

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - Sublimator offers effective heat rejection for the spacecraft, which work in warm environments or with peak heat loads, by evaporating or sublimating...     

弹体高速侵彻钢筋混凝土的实验与数值模拟研究

为了得到钢筋混凝土目标在动能弹高速冲击作用下的破坏数据，基于大口径发射平台进行了100 mm口径卵形弹体高速侵彻钢筋混凝土靶体的实验，弹体质量为5.4 kg，靶体尺寸分为2 m × 2 m × 1.25 m 和 2 m × 2 m × 1.50 m两种，混凝土抗压强度为50 MPa，弹体侵彻速度为1 345～1 384 m/s，实验获得了弹体的侵彻深度及钢筋混凝土靶体的破坏数据。通过“钢筋混凝土全体单元分离式共节点建模方法”建立钢筋混凝土靶体模型，结合Riedel-Hiermaier-Thoma本构模型对实验工况进行计算。数值模拟给出了侵彻过程中钢筋的拉压力变化和分布规律，很好地模拟出贴近迎弹面钢筋在弹体高速冲击作用下伴随混凝土反向飞溅而产生的反向拉伸现象及靶体背面钢筋在混凝土崩落作用下发生的拉伸现象；数值模拟得到的弹体侵深数据、现象与实验结果吻合良好，实验验证了“钢筋混凝土全体单元分离式共节点建模方法”的可靠性。     

Erratum to: Experimental and Theoretical Optimization of Radio Frequency Hollow Cathode Discharge

Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing -     

Global optical model potential describing 12C-nucleus elastic scattering

We construct a new global optical model potential to describe the elastic scattering of ¹²C. The experimental data of elastic-scattering angular distributions and total reaction cross sections for targets from ²⁴Mg to ²⁰⁹Bi are considered below 200 MeV within the framework of the optical model. The results calculated using the derived global optical potential are then compared with the existing experimental data. The reliability of the global optical potential is further tested by predicting the elastic scattering data out of the mass and energy ranges, within which the global potential parameters are determined, and reasonable results are also obtained.     

不同尺寸的NdFeB稀土永磁体热退磁行为研究

针对不同类型及不同尺寸的两类NdFeB永磁体分别研究了它们随温度变化的热退磁行为。采用样品的整体剩余磁通来表征热退磁过程中磁体性能的变化。结果表明,Pc较小的永磁体温度稳定性较差,随温度的升高,样品的剩余磁通迅速衰减;Pc<<0.1的普通型永磁体,温度为100℃时样品的剩余磁通损失超过60%。高矫顽力型永磁体比普通型磁体具有更优越的温度稳定性和高温性能。温度升高主要导致磁体矫顽力降低,140℃时普通型磁体的矫顽力降低约80%,而高矫顽力型磁体的矫顽力只降低了约20%。     

Structural recovery mechanism after shear induced orientation of multiwalled carbon nanotube in polypropylene matrix

In this work the flow induced orientation and the governing mechanism of structural recovery of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) filled polypropylene nanocomposites were investigated. A series of linear and nonlinear melt rheological measurements including stress growth and time sweep experiments were performed at different temperatures to study the structural breakdown, nanoparticles orientation, subsequent structural recovery and MWCNT loadings. The results showed that the structural recovery occurred in two stages. The first stage, initial agglomeration, showed a quick recovery which was independent of temperature, can be interpreted in terms of inter-particle van der Waals interactions. This structural recovery stage had major contribution in the storage modulus increment. The second stage of the recovery, secondary agglomeration, was slower and dependent on temperature, can be attributed to rotary diffusion of nanoparticles. This stage had minor contribution to the storage modulus increase. Storage modulus increment in both of these agglomeration was attributed to the increase of nanotube-nanotube contacts. Both of these stages were confirmed by transmission electron micrographs. These result were in a good agreement with those calculated using van der Waals and diffusion concepts.